From Brasov: Discover Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress

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Immerse yourself in the legends of Transylvania with a visit to Bran Castle and Râșnov Fortress, on a small group tour. Departing from Braşov, the half-day hour tour begins with a stop at Râșnov to explore its imposing, 13th-century fortress. Next up is Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ — a hilltop estate that conjures up visions of howling wolves and bats fluttering in the moonlight. Wander the castle’s Gothic chambers and learn about its ties to Bram Stoker’s undead antihero.

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Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Small group tour

Sturdy hiking footwear recommended

MONDAY BRAN CASTLE IS OPENED AT 12:00.

All year round - Try to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, as they tend to be very crowded.

Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.

The recommendations of our tour guides: We are always eager to make sure our guests have a wonderful time while participating on our tours. Organizing private and small group tours allows us to be flexible with time and always have opportunities for breaks. Usually, we arrive to Bran around mid-day and after visiting Bran castle our guests can have some free time on the premises and nearby the castle grounds for lunch, shopping or photographing the area. In the Tea House, a small restaurant in the castle’s courtyard one can try the Funeral cake, a porridge like dessert with walnuts, raisins, rom and much more. In Romanian called Coliva the funeral cake usually is served at funerals and commemoration of deceased loved ones. It goes well with a good coffee or tea. Nearby the castle entrance a small souvenir market is located, our favorite stall is selling traditional masks and handcrafted objects and textiles. Please ask your guide to point it out to you! Our guests have the option to decide to have a proper sit-down meal or something quick on the move. The same market has food stalls, one of the most popular ones sells Romanian Hot Dogs (local sausage sandwiches) and Hanul Bran restaurant offers a large choice of tasty Romanian cuisine.

Meeting point: In front of Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Please be aware that we provide pick-up and drop-off services exclusively within the city of Brașov, as well as for guests staying outside the old town. The pick-up time will vary based on the location requested. Additionally, we are happy to drop off guests at a different location than the pick-up point for an additional fee.

Starting August 1, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the castle's official guides or independently, without the assistance of our tour guide, due to Bran Castle's new policies—more details can be found on their website.

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Round-trip transport by air-conditioned car or minivan

Professional Driver/guide

Hotel (only from Brasov city) pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Entrance fee to Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress

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Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)

A short drive brings you to Bran Castle, nicknamed ‘Dracula’s Castle’ for its ties to Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic tale and its bloodthirsty villain. The high stone walls and red turrets of this hilltop citadel come into view as you approach the secluded castle, set among the dramatic backdrop of the Carpathians. Enter if you dare, after paying the site fee (own expense), and wander through the castle’s many well-preserved rooms and chambers with your guide. Gothic furnishings and details help set the scene for ghastly legends of all that happened here, including the imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler. This 15th-century prince was notorious for his bloodthirsty campaigns against invading Turks and is said to have inspired Stoker’s malevolent Count Dracula.

2 hours • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

RASNOV FORTRESS IS CLOSED for the moment! However, we can still visit the outside walls and exterior courtyard as follows: Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Garden of the Medieval Fortress of Rasnov and the Báthory Tower, located at the entrance to the garden, will be accessible only with an admission ticket. Ticket details: ▪ The fee is 10 lei/person for visitors over 12 years old; ▪ Children under 12 years old enjoy free entry. ▪ Tickets can be purchased exclusively on-site, by card only (POS available).

1 hour • Chưa Bao Gồm Vé

Tùy chọn

Bran and Rasnov

Car or 7+1 seats minibus

Đánh giá

4.93

84 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Dan is the best!
madisonmS575GH,
19 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great experience! First, the owner Marian was very responsive over email and booking was a breeze. For the tour, Dan was my guide and he was the best! He’s extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and really made the experience special. As a bonus, he had great music and singing (my favorite part). I’ll always remember this tour!
Peles Castle is a must
Sarah L,
6 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00
A trip worth doing. I especially enjoyed Peles Castle — by far the most stunning castle I’ve ever visited! Our guide Simon Tiberiu was a pro. He navigated the crowds really well and got us to the sites well ahead of the throngs of bus load of tourists. He also shared a great deal of history and insights about each place we visited, as well as Romanian culture and history in general which provided a good backdrop for a first-time visitor to Romania.
A wonderful castle and fortress tour
PhilippaKetteringham,
26 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Charlie was a fantastic tour guide and was an incredible day trip sight seeing with the group. An experience you must add into your trip.
Romanian castles
181gianfrancod,
9 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent solution to get an idea of Romanian history. Best to avoid parties and weekends especially in high season.
STUDENT TRIP IN BRASOV
aminopoulou,
22 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a very good cooperation with Active travel, as a travel agency of Athens. They supported us in the best way and performed all the services exactly as we agreed from the beginning till the end of the trip .Thank you Marian and all your team!
A good day trip
Phillip B,
9 thg 6, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00
Bran Castle was very interesting, and the grounds/garden were also well kept. The drive by the ski area was also interesting. It would have been nice to see more of Rasnov Fortress. We only looked at the outside for a few minutes and then left. Also I would have like to see Bran Castle from different directions! We really only saw the side entrance area.
Brilliant, informative and fun.
frizzy63,
7 thg 5, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a brilliant experience. Dan our guide was informative, friendly, entertaining and really brought the whole experience to life. We were mesmerised by his storytelling and were in awe at his knowledge. His car was comfortable, he had great music and singing (this was great) and we loved sharing his favourite pastry store. A fantastic wonderful experience of Bran Castle and the fortress and would highly recommend Dan and this company.
Highly recommended tour
Dianne H,
4 thg 1, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was amazing. Charlie was very professional, very knowledgeable & was extremely attentive. I was so impressed with this tour & the ease in which we went from one destination to another, we never felt rushed. Charlie explained everything clearly & concisely. I would highly recommend this tour &, in particular Charlie.
Dan is a great guide
bethe809,
17 thg 10, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I cannot speak more highly of this tour. I had it booked with a mystery holiday company and ended up being the only one on my tour. My guide Dan was so knowledgeable and friendly, he also treated me to some opera on the journey. Unfortunately pele's castle was closed so we could only see the grounds (which are still incredible), as I was booked on the castle expenses paid trip Dan made up for this by taking me to Cantacuzino Castle (the castle used for the school in Wednesday), which more than made up for the lost time at Pele's. All locations were ace and I don't think I could have had a better guide.
A great day out exploring the Transylvanian castles
Hhorton92,
9 thg 10, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour was made by our excellent guide Charlie. He was so knowledgeable about all of the castles we visited, and the areas we passed through on the way, but kept everything light-hearted and entertaining. Peles Castle was a personal highlight, it is just beautiful and the attention to detail is incredible. Charlie knew so much about the history and life of the castle that we learnt a huge amount without really trying to! Bran Castle is obviously a must-see, but was surprising as well for lots of good reasons. Charlie recommended a place to get lunch from whilst we were there and we couldn't fault that either.